Historical novels by Nigel Tranter set after 1603

Nigel Tranter is a Scottish author who wrote many novels based on actual historical events and characters.

This page includes those of his historical novels set in Scotland after the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when James VI of Scotland inherited the throne of England upon the death of his cousin Elizabeth I.

For historical novels set earlier than this see Historical novels by Nigel Tranter set before 1286 or Historical novels by Nigel Tranter set between 1286 and 1603.

For other books by Nigel Tranter, see here.

List of books in chronological order

The Wisest Fool

1603–1611 James VI

Poetic Justice

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling

Unicorn Rampant

1617–1619

Mail Royal

1621

Montrose omnibus

The Young Montrose

First published in 1972 by Hodder & Stoughton. Paperback edition 1974.

Covering the years 1636–1645, this books tells the story of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose during the turbulent years of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

1636–1645

Montrose: The Captain-General

1645–1650

Honours Even

1650-1654

The Patriot

1678–1707 Andrew Fletcher

MacGregor trilogy

MacGregor's Gathering

1706–1708

The central character is Glun Dubh, a nephew of Rob Roy MacGregor, although Rob Roy himself plays an important role. It covers events around the Union of Parliaments in 1707 and the abortive Jacobite invasion of 1708.

The Clansman

1711–1716

Gold for Prince Charlie

1743–1746